Productive Machines Secures £510K Investment

by Kay Aloha Villamor in July 31st, 2025

Productive Machines, a London, UK-based provider of autonomous milling optimization software, has secured a £510,000 investment. 

Investors 

The investment round was led by Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organization that accelerates the application of advanced technologies to create business value. They partner with government, industry, and academia to address key challenges and opportunities in the UK, removing barriers and de-risking innovation. As part of the Innovate UK-established Catapult Network, they help transform ideas into valuable products and services. 

Productive Machines Use of Funds 

 The funding will enable Productive Machines to grow its customer base in the UK and Europe as well as expand to international markets. 

About Productive Machines 

Productive Machines is a deep tech software company that developed SenseNC™, an autonomous milling optimization software designed to improve milling processes for high-value, mission-critical components across the aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering sectors. The company’s SaaS solution streamlines machining operations by simulating and optimizing machine settings. Spun out from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), its innovative software integrates directly with leading CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) platforms, including Siemens NX CAM and Mastercam. 

Funding Details 

Company: Productive Machines 

Raised: £0.51M 

Round: Convertible Loan Note 

Funding Date: July 2025 

Lead Investor: Digital Catapult 

Additional Investors: Innovate UK  

Company Website: https://productivemachines.co.uk/  

Software Category: Manufacturing Optimization Software / CNC Optimization / Deep Tech / SaaS 

Source: https://www.uktechnews.info/2025/07/29/productive-machines-secures-510k-investment-led-by-digital-catapult/ 

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